How to Use ASIO Drivers in Windows 10 - Short Version

FULL VIDEO: youtu.be/OhSg1WCyETU

Using ASIO drivers is often quite straight forward, but it has some quirks that may prove annoying, so I show and explain how ASIO drivers work, how to use them in Adobe Audition and OBS Studio, what are the pros and cons of ASIO 4 ALL drivers, how to troubleshoot them.

Check my other videos in which I test microphones:

1. MEGA TEST - 6 microphones: youtube.com/watch?v=zO6t-YNdROU
2. How to Best Record 3.5mm Mini Jack Microphone: youtu.be/5h6z0jhhKmc
3. Zoom H5 XY capsule Audio Quality Test: youtu.be/UEf3oCX5j8k

ASIO resources:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_Stream_Input/Output
asio4all.org/
behringer.com/Categories/c/Behringer/Downloads#…)
zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/fiel…
zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/fiel…

Links to all the products microphones, audio recorders, etc:

1. Amazon UK: bit.ly/2ZGDoHB
2. Amazon USA: bit.ly/2NJLQ6G

Just in case the above links don't work, you'll also find all the links below.


ALL the products linked below have been tested and regularly used by me, except those with an asterisk (*), which I recommend based on my knowledge and research, including reviews.


Links to products:
AMAZON USA


External recorders or sound cards:


Zoom H5 Handy Recorder (my favourite)
amzn.to/34fmGTm

*Zoom H1n (I have the older version - H1)
amzn.to/2ZBH4KU

Behringer U-PHORIA UMC204HD Audio Interface
amzn.to/2LgtaZr

*Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Rx - 7.1 PCIe Sound Card
amzn.to/2LhBDM2

*StarTech.com 7.1 USB Sound Card - External Sound Card (identical to Sweex)
amzn.to/2MItP97

Sweex 7.1 External USB Sound Card
amzn.to/2MKd79u



Microphones:

Behringer XM8500 Ultravoice Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Microphone
amzn.to/2NFhRNe

Behringer C-1 Studio Condenser Microphone
amzn.to/2zwiNvd

Rode NTG4+ Condenser Shotgun Microphone
amzn.to/2zwrB3U

Rode VideoMicro Compact On Camera Microphone
amzn.to/2Uht4Vs

BOYA BY-M1 3.5 mm Lavalier Microphone
amzn.to/2ZEkCkm

Rode Smartlav+ Lavalier Microphone
amzn.to/2ZJ71YJ


Accessories:

Movo FXLR-PRO 3.5mm TRS Mini-Jack Female Microphone Adapter to 3-pin XLR Male Connector with Integrated Phantom Power Converter
amzn.to/2ZAbX2c

*XLR Cable - XLR Male to Female Microphone Extension Cable 3m (another brand)
amzn.to/2NFULGc

Gold-plated Headphone Adapter 3.5mm Female to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Jack Male Stereo Adapter
amzn.to/2HAgtHQ

Metal 3.5mm Stereo Socket to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Mono Jack Plug Adapter
amzn.to/2HAeRO6

XLR Female Socket to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Mono Jack Adapter
amzn.to/2UkbH6h

*Ground Loop Noise Isolator - Noise Eliminator / Filter (another brand)
amzn.to/2ZEmFF4



Links to products:
AMAZON UK

Zoom H5 Handy Recorder (my favourite)
amzn.to/2Mza6IK

*Zoom H1n (I have the older version - H1)
amzn.to/2Mzeac3

Behringer U-PHORIA UMC204HD Audio Interface
amzn.to/2PmH4hL

*Behringer UMC22 Computer Audio Interface (smaller version of my 204HD)
amzn.to/2MxJo3u

*Behringer UCA222 U-Control 2 In/2 Out USB Audio Interface
amzn.to/2MBc8s2

*Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Rx - 7.1 PCIe Sound Card
amzn.to/2KQHyIO

*StarTech.com ICUSBAUDIO7D 7.1 USB Sound Card - External Sound Card
amzn.to/2KSsdYp

Sweex 7.1 External USB Sound Card
amzn.to/2MApGUw


Microphones:

Behringer XM8500 Ultravoice Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Microphone
amzn.to/2ZmJ1ig

Behringer C-1 Studio Condenser Microphone
amzn.to/2MxxHJW

Rode NTG4+ Condenser Shotgun Microphone
amzn.to/2ZDC1JY

Rode VideoMicro Compact On Camera Microphone
amzn.to/2Lhc8dN

BOYA BY-M1 3.5 mm Lavalier Microphone
amzn.to/2ZqAWcX

Rode Smartlav+ Lavalier Microphone
amzn.to/2LvBogz



Accessories:

Movo FXLR-PRO 3.5mm TRS Mini-Jack Female Microphone Adapter to 3-pin XLR Male Connector with Integrated Phantom Power Converter
amzn.to/31QPHCO

XLR Cable - XLR Male to Female Microphone Extension Cable 3m
amzn.to/2ZrZ6Uo

3.5mm TRS Stereo Male to XLR Female Braided Nylon Microphone Cable
amzn.to/2zIDzI9

Gold-plated Headphone Adapter 3.5mm Female to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Jack Male Stereo Adapter
amzn.to/2LbxwlR

Metal 3.5mm Stereo Socket to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Mono Jack Plug Adapter
amzn.to/2zwfZy1

XLR Female Socket to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Mono Jack Adapter
amzn.to/2LbgWT2

Ground Loop Noise Isolator - Noise Eliminator / Filter
amzn.to/2LgrRd0

Mini Foldable Desktop Tripod Microphone Stand / Holder
amzn.to/2HA2WQy

Adjustable Microphone Desktop Arm / Stand
amzn.to/2L7Wwu4